MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,200 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre low tread and small cuts
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre low tread and small cuts
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
nsf tyre outer side wall damaged
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
nsf tyre outer side wall damaged
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
wheel centres covered
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
wheel centres covered
windscreen stonechipped
screw in nearside rear tyre
slight oil stains on gearbox
both front brake hoses perished slightly
exhaust rear box deteriorated and blowing (strong advise)
front anti roll bar d bushes slightly worn
power steering pipework oilstained
rear coilsprings corroded
rear numberplate deteriorated
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
ancillary drive belt noisy
bind from nearside rear (strong advise)
both front brake hoses perished slightly
exhaust rear box deteriorated and blowing (strong advise)
front anti roll bar d bushes slightly worn
lambda sensor wiring not clipped in
power steering pipework oilstained
rear coilsprings corroded
rear numberplate deteriorated
screw in nearside rear tyre
slight oil stains on gearbox
windscreen stonechipped
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
engine top cover fitted
front anti roll bar d bushes worn
nearside front tyre on 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)
nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed, cuts in nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyre outer sidewalls
nearside wiper juddery and both wipers slightly smeary
offside front and nearside rear tyres on legal limit (1.6mm)
offside rear indicator slightly discoloured
rear numberplate starting to delaminate
engine top cover fitted
front anti roll bar d bushes worn
nearside front tyre on 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)
nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed, cuts in nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyre outer sidewalls
nearside wiper juddery and both wipers slightly smeary
offside front and nearside rear tyres on legal limit (1.6mm)
offside rear indicator slightly discoloured
rear numberplate starting to delaminate
baby seat fitted to nearside rear seat - seatbelt not fully checked
both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner circumferences
slight play in both front top suspension mounts
strong advise - nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
baby seat fitted to nearside rear seat - seatbelt not fully checked
both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner circumferences
slight play in both front top suspension mounts
strong advise - nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall
front number plate starting to delaminate
front wishbone arm rear bushes slightly perished
slight play in steering rack
starter motor noisy
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Seat Leon?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HW53 FHJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 2003 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 80,078 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HW53 FHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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HW53 FHJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 September 2003.
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